A lexicographer includes a sentence, 'The weary traveler yearned for respite,' in a dictionary entry for 'respite.' Which mechanism explains why this example enhances the entry's usefulness?

💡 Explanation

A contextual example illustrates how the word 'respite' is naturally used in language, facilitating comprehension and proper application by showing realistic phrasing. Therefore, contextual usage enhances understanding, rather than etymology, grammar, or pronunciation alone, because these are distinct aspects of lexicography.

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